tray

Abstract

This utility model provides a tray for carrying packaged products, comprising: a carrier tray; and an outer frame surrounding the carrier tray, the outer frame being more rigid than the carrier tray, and the outer frame including a first part and a second part detachably fixed together. The purpose of this utility model is to provide a tray that at least reduces the possibility of tray deformation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of this utility model relate to a tray, specifically, to a tray for carrying packaged products. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in the product manufacturing process, the trays for placing products are integrally molded from a single piece of plastic using injection molding. As the output per hour (UPH) of products increases, the number of trays also needs to be increased. The current problem is that when the size of the trays is increased, there is a possibility that the trays may warp, which can cause products to fall off when the trays are placed on them. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the problems existing in the related technologies, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a pallet that can at least reduce the possibility of pallet deformation.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a tray for carrying packaged products, comprising: a carrier tray; an outer frame surrounding the carrier tray, wherein the rigidity of the outer frame is greater than that of the carrier tray, and the outer frame includes a first part and a second part that are detachably fixed together.

[0005] In some embodiments, the sidewall of the carrier disk has a groove, and the outer frame has a protrusion that is accommodated in the groove to achieve a convex-concave fit between the outer frame and the carrier disk.

[0006] In some embodiments, the carrier plate has a front side for carrying and a back side opposite to the front side, a first horizontal distance between the groove and the front side and the outer frame, and a second horizontal distance between the groove and the back side and the outer frame, the second horizontal distance being greater than the first horizontal distance.

[0007] In some embodiments, the horizontal distance between the second side and the outer frame gradually increases along the direction from the front to the back.

[0008] In some embodiments, a first portion is disposed around two adjacent corners of the carrier disk, and a second portion is disposed around the other two adjacent corners of the carrier disk.

[0009] In some embodiments, the tray further includes a third portion and a fourth portion that are detachably fixed together, the third portion being detachably fixed together with the second portion and the fourth portion being detachably fixed together with the first portion.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first part, the second part, the third part, and the fourth part are respectively arranged around the four corners of the carrier plate.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first part and the second part are provided with multiple different fixed positions, and the size of the outer frame is changed by changing the fixed positions.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first and second portions are detachably secured together by inserts.

[0013] In some embodiments, the carrier plate has multiple cavities, and at least some of the cavities do not have through holes at their bottom.

[0014] In some embodiments, the bottom of the remaining portion of the cavity is provided with a through hole.

[0015] In some embodiments, the carrier plate is made of plastic.

[0016] In some embodiments, the outer frame is made of metal.

[0017] In some embodiments, the outer frame is made of a non-metallic material.

[0018] In some embodiments, the carrier plate is integrally formed or comprises a plurality of fixedly connected carrier units.

[0019] In some embodiments, the outer frame can be recycled more times than the carrier disk.

[0020] In some embodiments, the protrusion surrounds the support plate.

[0021] Embodiments of this application also provide a tray for carrying packaged products, comprising: a carrier tray; an outer frame disposed around the carrier tray, the outer frame being recyclable more times than the carrier tray, the outer frame including a first part and a second part detachably fixed together.

[0022] In some embodiments, the outer frame is used to reinforce the bearing plate to reduce its deformation.

[0023] In some embodiments, the outer frame is adapted to carrier disks of different sizes.

[0024] The beneficial technical effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0025] The embodiments of this application provide a modular pallet that reduces the amount of pallet deformation by adding reinforcing members (a more rigid outer frame) to the carrier plate. In addition, the modular concept allows it to be applied to carrier plates of different sizes. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly described below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. It is worth noting that, according to industry standard practice, the components are not drawn to scale and are only used for illustrative purposes. In fact, for clarity of discussion, the dimensions of the components can be arbitrarily increased or decreased.

[0027] Figure 1 A tray according to some embodiments of this application is shown.

[0028] Figure 2 An outer frame according to some embodiments of this application is shown.

[0029] Figure 3 This illustrates a carrier disk according to some embodiments of this application.

[0030] Figure 4 It shows along Figure 1 The cross-sectional view taken from line AA.

[0031] Figure 5 and Figure 6 The outer frame according to other embodiments of this application is shown respectively. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To better understand the spirit of the embodiments of this application, the following description is based on some preferred embodiments of this application.

[0033] Embodiments of this application will be described in detail below. Throughout this specification, identical or similar components and components having identical or similar functions are indicated by similar reference numerals. The embodiments described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings are illustrative and diagrammatic in nature and are intended to provide a basic understanding of this application. The embodiments of this application should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0034] As used herein, the terms “approximately,” “generally,” “substantially,” and “about” are used to describe and indicate minor variations. When used in conjunction with an event or situation, these terms may refer to examples in which the event or situation occurred precisely or in examples in which the event or situation occurred very approximately.

[0035] In this specification, unless otherwise specified or limited, relative terms such as “central,” “longitudinal,” “lateral,” “front,” “rear,” “right,” “left,” “inner,” “outer,” “lower,” “higher,” “horizontal,” “vertical,” “above,” “below,” “above,” “below,” “top,” “bottom,” and their derivatives (e.g., “horizontally,” “downward,” “upward,” etc.) should be interpreted as referring to the directions described in the discussion or depicted in the accompanying drawings. These relative terms are used for descriptive convenience only and do not require that this application be constructed or operated in a particular orientation.

[0036] For ease of description, "first," "second," "third," etc., can be used in this article to distinguish different components of a figure or a series of figures. "First," "second," "third," etc., are not intended to describe the corresponding components.

[0037] Under the influence of global climate change, it is now imperative for supply chains to assess carbon emissions / CO2e, and consequently, to implement energy conservation and carbon reduction. Furthermore, the market has begun imposing carbon tariffs and fees, making carbon reduction in related materials essential. This application assesses the carbon emissions of all direct and indirect materials used in product manufacturing. Pallets, which hold products, are manufactured entirely through plastic injection molding, and due to the large purchase volume—typically tens to hundreds of thousands of pallets—they currently rank second among direct and indirect materials in terms of carbon emissions. While significant efforts have been made to reduce pallet carbon emissions, including replacing materials with low-carbon alternatives, extending lifespan, and reducing design weight, the sheer volume and quantity of pallets limit the extent of carbon reduction, with reductions typically in the single digits. This application aims to further reduce pallet carbon emissions.

[0038] The pallet, which holds the product, acts as its guardian, ensuring proper protection throughout manufacturing and transportation. The design of a single-piece injection-molded plastic pallet must comply with the Joint Electron Design and Development Committee (JEDEC) standards. There are specific standards to follow for its dimensions and shape, and it must also meet specifications for impedance, warpage, deflection, and dimensional stability. Because the pallet is injection-molded, the injection molding process capabilities must also be considered; some flow channels and reinforcing ribs cannot be reduced indefinitely. Furthermore, pallets cannot be made entirely of metal, as metal manufacturing would significantly increase costs. Pallets are used only after the product's lifecycle, with only certain sizes potentially having a longer lifespan. Additionally, metal manufacturing results in excessive weight, drastically reducing the number of items that can be transported at one time, thus increasing costs and carbon emissions during transportation.

[0039] Figure 1A tray 100 according to some embodiments of this application is shown. Figure 2 An outer frame 20 according to some embodiments of this application is shown. Figure 3 This illustrates a carrier disk 10 according to some embodiments of this application. Figure 4 It shows along Figure 1 A cross-sectional view taken from line AA. An embodiment of this application provides a tray 100 for carrying packaged products, comprising: a carrier tray 10; and an outer frame 20 disposed around the carrier tray 10. The material of the outer frame 20 is different from that of the carrier tray 10, and the hardness of the outer frame 20 is greater than that of the carrier tray 10.

[0040] Figure 5 and Figure 6 The outer frame 20 according to other embodiments of this application is shown respectively, wherein... Figure 2 The difference in the illustrated embodiment is that, Figure 2 The outer frame 20 of the embodiment shown is integrally formed. Figure 5 and Figure 6 The outer frame 20 of the illustrated embodiment includes a first part 21 and a second part 22 that are detachably fixed together. Embodiments of this application provide a tray 100 for a combined integrated circuit (IC) package, which reduces the deformation of the tray 100 by adding a reinforcing member (a more rigid outer frame 20) to the carrier tray 10. Furthermore, it is adaptable to carrier trays 10 of different sizes through a modular concept.

[0041] See Figure 4 In some embodiments, the sidewall of the support plate 10 has a groove 16, and the outer frame 20 has a protrusion 26, which is accommodated in the groove 16 to achieve a convex-concave fit between the outer frame 20 and the support plate 10.

[0042] In some embodiments, the carrier plate 10 has a front side 14 for support and a back side 18 opposite to the front side 14. A first horizontal distance exists between the first side portion 11 of the groove 16 and the front side 14 and the outer frame 20. A second horizontal distance exists between the second side portion 12 of the groove 16 and the back side 18 and the outer frame 20. The second horizontal distance is greater than the first horizontal distance. Because the second horizontal distance is larger, i.e., the extension dimension of the second side portion 12 is smaller, the engagement between the carrier plate 10 and the outer frame 20 is easier. Because the first distance is smaller, i.e., the extension dimension of the first side portion 11 is larger, the engagement between the carrier plate 10 and the outer frame 20 is more secure.

[0043] In some embodiments, the horizontal distance between the second side 12 and the outer frame 20 gradually increases along the direction from the front 14 to the back 18, so as to further facilitate the snap-fit ​​between the carrier plate 10 and the outer frame 20.

[0044] See Figure 5In some embodiments, the first portion 21 is disposed around two adjacent corners of the carrier disk 10, and the second portion 22 is disposed around the other two adjacent corners of the carrier disk 10.

[0045] See Figure 6 In some embodiments, the tray 100 further includes a third portion 23 and a fourth portion 24 that are detachably fixed together, the third portion 23 being detachably fixed together with the second portion 22 and the fourth portion 24 being detachably fixed together with the first portion 21.

[0046] In some embodiments, the first part 21, the second part 22, the third part 23 and the fourth part 24 are respectively arranged around the four corners of the carrier disk 10.

[0047] In some embodiments, the first part 21 and the second part 22 (if) Figure 6 The illustrated embodiment also includes a third part 23 and a fourth part 24) with multiple different fixed positions (e.g., multiple different insertion holes), and the size of the outer frame 20 can be changed by changing the fixed positions. In some embodiments, the outer frame 20 is assembled into a whole and then snapped onto the carrier plate 10.

[0048] In some embodiments, the first portion 21 and the second portion 22 (if) are connected by inserts. Figure 6 The illustrated embodiment also includes a third part 23 and a fourth part 24) that are detachably fixed together, for example by changing the size of the outer frame 20 by setting the inserts in different sockets.

[0049] See Figure 1 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the carrier plate 10 has a plurality of cavities 30, at least some of which have no through holes 32 at their bottom to provide a position for vacuum suction of the carrier plate 10. In some embodiments, the bottom of the remaining cavities 30 has through holes 32 to further reduce the amount of material used in the carrier plate 10.

[0050] In some embodiments, the carrier plate 10 is made of plastic. In some embodiments, the outer frame 20 is made of metal. In some embodiments, the outer frame 20 is made of non-metallic material (e.g., a composite material that is harder than the carrier plate 10).

[0051] In some embodiments, the carrier plate 10 is integrally formed or includes a plurality of fixedly connected carrier units.

[0052] In some embodiments, the outer frame 20 can be recycled more times than the carrier disk 10.

[0053] In some embodiments, the protrusion 26 surrounds the carrier disk 10.

[0054] Embodiments of this application also provide a tray 100 for carrying packaged products, including: a carrier tray 10; an outer frame 20 disposed around the carrier tray 10, the outer frame 20 being recyclable more times than the carrier tray 10, and the outer frame 20 including a first part 21 and a second part 22 detachably fixed together.

[0055] In some embodiments, the outer frame 20 is used to reinforce the support plate 10 to reduce the deformation of the support plate 10.

[0056] In some embodiments, the outer frame 20 is adapted to a carrier plate 10 of different sizes.

[0057] The embodiments of this application replace the fixed-type outer frame specified by the Joint Conference on Electronic Engineering Design and Development with metal or a more durable non-metallic material to allow for a longer service life than the tray 10. The internal tray 10 is still made of plastic injection molding. In this way, because the outer frame 20 is more robust and durable and its size is not easily changed, it can be repeatedly recycled and reused. The internal plastic tray 10 can be removed at the end of the product life cycle and replaced with a new tray 10. This reduces the proportion of plastic injection molding, reduces carbon emissions, and does not increase the weight too much compared to the existing tray, while maintaining the robustness of the tray 100.

[0058] The embodiments of this application break down the traditional one-piece pallet design into two parts: a metal or more durable non-metallic outer frame 20 and one (or more) internal plastic carrying trays 10. Through an assembly process, the outer frame 20 and the carrying trays 10 are combined into a complete pallet 100. This reduces the amount of the original plastic outer frame used, resulting in a carbon emission reduction of >15% per pallet 100, a significant improvement compared to the single-digit carbon reduction achieved by existing technologies. Furthermore, because the pallet 100 of this application is designed as a two- or multi-piece assembly (the internal carrying tray 10 is a one-piece component or includes multiple fixedly connected carrying units), the carrying tray 10 can have various combination variations. While traditional pallets can only carry products of the same size, the embodiments of this application allow for greater flexibility in the size of products that the pallet 100 can carry by combining carrying units of different product sizes.

[0059] Embodiments of this application further reduce the carbon emissions of the tray 100 by using metal or a more durable non-metallic material for the outer frame 20 of the tray 100, and the outer frame 20 can be recycled without limitation. The carrier tray 10 is a one-piece molded part or includes a plurality of fixedly connected carrier units with different product sizes, which can accommodate packaged products of different sizes compared to the prior art. The size of the carrier tray 10 is smaller than that of the outer frame 20, and as... Figure 4As shown, the loading tray 10 and the outer frame 20 have one or more foolproof mating shapes, which are mated and placed by fixing buckles, tenons or positioning holes. The structure is less complex and can reduce production time.

[0060] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A tray for carrying packaged products, characterized in that, include: Carrier plate; An outer frame is provided around the support plate, the outer frame having a higher rigidity than the support plate, and the outer frame includes a first part and a second part that are detachably fixed together.

2. The tray of claim 1, wherein, The side wall of the bearing plate has a groove, and the outer frame has a protrusion. The protrusion is accommodated in the groove to achieve a convex-concave fit between the outer frame and the bearing plate.

3. The tray of claim 2, wherein, The support plate has a front side for carrying and a back side opposite to the front side. A first horizontal distance is between the first side of the groove and the front side and the outer frame. A second horizontal distance is between the second side of the groove and the back side and the outer frame. The second horizontal distance is greater than the first horizontal distance.

4. The tray of claim 3, wherein, Along the direction from the front to the back, the horizontal distance between the second side and the outer frame gradually increases.

5. The tray of claim 1, wherein, Also includes: A third and a fourth portion are detachably fixed together, the third portion being detachably fixed to the second portion and the fourth portion being detachably fixed to the first portion.

6. The tray of claim 5, wherein, The first part, the second part, the third part, and the fourth part are respectively arranged around the four corners of the carrier plate.

7. The tray of claim 1, wherein, The first part and the second part are provided with multiple different fixed positions, and the size of the outer frame can be changed by changing the fixed positions.

8. The tray of claim 7, wherein, The first part and the second part are detachably fixed together by inserts.

9. The tray of claim 1, wherein, The bearing plate has multiple cavities, and at least some of the cavities do not have through holes at their bottom.

10. The tray of claim 9, wherein, The bottom of the remaining cavity is provided with a through hole.

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